Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money
by Matt Smith · 11 episodes
Business
Sidebar with a CFP®” is your space for candid conversations about life inside BigLaw—the real stuff they don’t teach in law school or show in recruiter brochures. Hosted by Matt Smith, CFP® and founder of Concert Financial Planning, this show pulls back the curtain on what it actually feels like to climb the ranks, navigate transitions, and make big decisions in a high-stakes career. You’ll hear from Partners, Associates, and experts across law and finance—each sharing stories, surprises, and strategies for building a life (and career) that works for you.
Latest episodes
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16 min
Getting More Exposure With Less Capital
Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money with Matt Smith, Episode 11In this episode of the Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career…
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13 min
How ‘Futures’ Contracts Actually Work
Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money with Matt Smith, Episode 10In this episode of the Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career…
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35 min
Making Better Tax Decisions in Big Law with Demetrio Vargiu
Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money with Matt Smith, Episode 09In this episode of the Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career…
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33 min
Shaping a Mediation & Arbitration Career with Elaine Block
Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money with Matt Smith, Episode 08In this episode of the Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career…
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42 min
Tax Planning for Big Law Attorneys During Tax Season with Brian Leben
Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money with Matt Smith, Episode 7In this episode of the Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career,…
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42 min
Building Wealth Through Real Estate Investment with Luke Sanders
Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money with Matt Smith, Episode 6In this episode of the Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career,…
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44 min
The Financial Realities of Becoming an Equity Partner
Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money with Matt Smith, Episode 5In this episode of the Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career,…
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56 min
How To Avoid Probate Court with Amanda Pierson
Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money with Matt Smith, Episode 4In this episode of the Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career,…
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42 min
Avoid These Mistakes When Seeking a Better Position in Big Law with Alison Ketabchi
Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money with Matt Smith, Episode 3In this episode of the Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career,…
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34 min
Avoid the Golden Handcuffs of Debt with LJ Jones
Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money with Matt Smith, Episode 2In this episode of the Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career,…
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31 min
The Intersection of Law & Finance: Insights from Hadeel Abouhasira
Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money with Matt Smith, Episode 1In this inaugural episode of the Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Lif…